Advertise & Contribute With Hello Lelo
Reach a growing South African audience through authentic content, SEO-driven articles, business features and strategic brand placements. Whether you want to contribute your own expertise or work with Hello Lelo on a sponsored campaign, there is an option for you.
Community & Contributor Publishing
Have something useful to share? Registered Hello Lelo contributors can submit original articles for editorial consideration.
| Contribution Type | What’s Included | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Community Contribution Free | Submit an original, non-promotional article for editorial consideration. Genuine citations and reference links are allowed. | Free |
| Promotional Contributor Article | You write and submit the article. Includes commercial, promotional or business links, subject to Hello Lelo’s editorial review and contributor guidelines. | R400 |
| Business Listing | Submit your business to the Hello Lelo business directory, including business information, contact details, website and featured image. Subject to verification and approval. | Free |
How Contributor Publishing Works
- Registration as a Hello Lelo subscriber is free.
- Subscribers can apply to become verified contributors.
- Non-promotional editorial contributions can be submitted free of charge.
- Articles containing commercial or promotional links attract a R400 contribution fee.
- Genuine citations and editorial reference links do not automatically attract a fee.
- Payment does not guarantee publication.
- Every submission remains subject to Hello Lelo’s editorial guidelines and approval.
Advertising & Sponsored Content
Need more than a contributor article? Our advertising options are designed for brands and businesses looking for professional content, stronger visibility and campaign support.
| Advertising Option | What’s Included | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored Article | Professionally prepared sponsored article, SEO optimisation, featured image, brand link and permanent publication on Hello Lelo. | R1,500 |
| Sponsored Article + Social | Sponsored article plus promotional support across Hello Lelo social media channels. | R2,000 |
| Homepage Banner | Premium advertising banner displayed on the Hello Lelo homepage for 30 days. | R2,000 / month |
| Sidebar Banner | Display advertising placement across selected areas of the Hello Lelo website for 30 days. | R800 / month |
| Product or Business Review | Dedicated review or feature article with professional editorial presentation and a featured image. | From R1,800 |
| Custom Campaign | Tailor-made digital campaign combining content, advertising and promotional placements based on your goals. | Quote on Request |
Monthly Partnership Packages
Designed for businesses that want consistent visibility rather than a once-off placement.
| Package | Includes | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 Sponsored Article, Sidebar Banner and 2 Social Media Posts. | R2,500 |
| Business | 2 Sponsored Articles, Homepage Banner and 4 Social Media Posts. | R4,500 |
| Premium Partner | 4 Sponsored Articles, Homepage Banner, Priority Placement and an ongoing Social Campaign. | R7,500 |
Every Sponsored Article Includes
- SEO optimisation
- Permanent publication
- Featured image
- Search-engine-friendly page structure
- One approved website backlink
- Mobile-friendly presentation
- Editorial formatting and quality review
Please note: Sponsored and contributor content must comply with Hello Lelo’s publishing standards. We do not accept adult content, gambling and betting promotions, tobacco or vaping advertising, illegal products, fraudulent schemes, misleading claims or content that exists primarily to manipulate search rankings.